Community Events

Holiday Food and Gift Basket Program (HFGB)

Irving Parents and Guardians,

It is time once again for those who qualify to sign up for the Holiday Food and Gift Basket Program (HFGB).  This program provides families who reside in Oak Park and River Forest with a gift card for food around Thanksgiving time and gifts during the December holiday season.
 
The criteria used to determine who qualifies for HFGB are similar to the guidelines set up by the federal government for free/reduced school lunch.  All applicants must be part of the Irving School community.   If you do not live in the Irving zone the social worker must already be familiar with you.
 
You must also be the head of your household in order to apply for this program and in some cases proof of income may have to be shown.  Scheduling an appointment with the social worker is the only way to ensure that your application gets completed and turned in on time.  Stop by Irving or call 708-524-5830 ext. 6150 and leave a message.  I look forward to seeing you and I promise it will be a quick process!
 
All applications must be completed in a face-to-face meeting with the social worker by Friday October 10, 2014! Only one application is allowed per household/family and the applicant must sign off as the head of household!
 
Please contact Ms. Kila Bell-Bay, MSW; for more information: 

Kila Bell-Bey, MSW
Washington Irving Elementary School Social Worker/D97 Oak Park
kbell–bey@op97.org
708-524-5630 (office)
708-524-5830 ext. 6150 (voicemail)
708-524-3090 (main office) 

Free Summer Lunch continues through Aug 20

Are you a youth age 18 or younger in need of lunch during the summer? The West Cook YMCA has partnered with the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry and the Food Service Program to provide free lunches to youth who need them during the summer. No need to RSVP. Just come and be fed!

FREE LUNCH FOR THE SUMMER

WHO: Youth up to age 18

WHAT: Free healthy lunch

WHEN: Monday – Friday | July 8 – August 20 | 12:30 – 1:30pm

WHERE: The Y-Box at the West Cook YMCA 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302

CONTACT: Lisa Merdinger at 708-434-0230 or lmerdinger@westcookymca.org or contact the YMCA Member Engagement Desk at 708-383-5200

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BRAVO! and Ovation present the Musical “Urinetown”

BRAVO! and Ovation Academy Proudly Presents…

Urinetown

Ovation Academy, which is a sister program to the Bravo Performing Arts Academy is pleased to announce its production of “Urinetown,” (yes that is really the title and no, it cannot be changed).

“Urinetown” is an earnest fable of love, greed and evolution set in a town plagued by drought.  A simple enough plot, complete with a villain, hero and romance; a malevolent corporation controls the town’s public amenities; the president’s daughter falls in love with the leader for the pee-for-free rebellion.  All of this, according to Little Sally, the show’s ragamuffin philosopher, is a bad subject for a musical (and so is its title), but it’s outrageous fun!

Ovations cast of 20 is comprised of alumni of the Bravo program and high school students from the Oak Park and River Forest community.  They are excited to delve into a script that satirically examines a political dialogue and pokes fun at musical theater along the way.

Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible show!

“If you’re in town…You should see Urinetown!”

August 1 & 2 at 7:30pm
August 2 at 2:30pm

Tickets available ONLINE

Adults $10 / Students & Seniors $8

BRAVO! Box Office
708-524-5621
op97.org/bravo

Performances located at
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
325 S. Kenilworth Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302

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